Crustacean Erythrophore Concentrating Hormone

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Crustacean Erythrophore Concentrating Hormone Structure
Crustacean Erythrophore Concentrating Hormone structure
Common Name Crustacean Erythrophore Concentrating Hormone
CAS Number 37933-92-9 Molecular Weight 930.01700
Density 1.36g/cm3 Boiling Point 1517ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula C45H59N11O11 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 871.3ºC

 Use of Crustacean Erythrophore Concentrating Hormone


Red pigment-concentrating hormone is a chromatophorotropic hormone and is synthesized in the eyestalk. Red pigment-concentrating hormone may plays a role as a downstream hormone of 5-HT[1].

 Names

Name 5-Oxo-L-prolyl-L-leucyl-L-asparaginyl-L-phenylalanyl-L-seryl-L-pr olylglycyl-L-tryptophanamide

  Biological Activity

Description Red pigment-concentrating hormone is a chromatophorotropic hormone and is synthesized in the eyestalk. Red pigment-concentrating hormone may plays a role as a downstream hormone of 5-HT[1].
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References

[1]. Kornthong N, et al. Characterization of red pigment concentrating hormone (RPCH) in the female mud crab (Scylla olivacea) and the effect of 5-HT on its expression. Gen Comp Endocrinol. 2013 May 1;185:28-36.  

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.36g/cm3
Boiling Point 1517ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula C45H59N11O11
Molecular Weight 930.01700
Flash Point 871.3ºC
Exact Mass 929.44000
PSA 372.62000
LogP 4.71700
Index of Refraction 1.618